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as in strained
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
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as in refined
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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Recent Examples of filtered
Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The department, aided by the hiring of a new state superintendent in November 2013, began to take a more active role than in the past in marshaling resources, support, and administrative authority to make sure the changes embodied in law actually filtered down to students in the classroom.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Sourdough bread, beer, wine and most shelf-stable pickles don’t contain live cultures because they’ve been heated or filtered.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The Symphony Series launched in 2024 with the Cristalino expression, a rare example of how this unofficial category of aged tequila that’s been filtered to remove color can actually succeed.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Before the water reaches the membrane, the seawater is typically filtered to remove debris and microorganisms that could clog equipment.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family.
—Peter D'abrosca , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The researchers also filtered out seasonal impacts, global warming trends and other influences.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The war felt far away then—an abstraction to analyze—its consequences filtered through spreadsheets and financial models.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
The department, aided by the hiring of a new state superintendent in November 2013, began to take a more active role than in the past in marshaling resources, support, and administrative authority to make sure the changes embodied in law actually filtered down to students in the classroom.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Sourdough bread, beer, wine and most shelf-stable pickles don’t contain live cultures because they’ve been heated or filtered.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The Symphony Series launched in 2024 with the Cristalino expression, a rare example of how this unofficial category of aged tequila that’s been filtered to remove color can actually succeed.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Before the water reaches the membrane, the seawater is typically filtered to remove debris and microorganisms that could clog equipment.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family.
—Peter D'abrosca , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The researchers also filtered out seasonal impacts, global warming trends and other influences.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
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Butlers place refillable water bottles ensuite that passengers can fill with purified still and sparkling water in their refrigerators, or at filling stations around the ship to use on board and ashore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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For example, the market demand for purified chitin is small right now, as it is used in niche applications, such as wound dressings and water filtration.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The comments came as airports nationwide have been strained by a federal funding standoff that disrupted staffing and operations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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For Morgan, her relationship with Max was strained from the start, at least from her side.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This pair is perfect for those looking for a simple, casual take on clogs that still feels refined.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the entire day, movies were screened, the titles of which have been lost to time.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kempner, who has screened her film for Black and Jewish audiences, thinks the current commemorative efforts are long overdue.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The money set aside to cover its share stands at almost three times the profit extracted from the UK auto finance unit over more than a decade, underscoring the severity of the capital drag.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Astronauts Christina Koch and Victor Glover aboard a recovery ship after being extracted from the Artemis II capsule in the Pacific Ocean, following the Artemis II crew's flyby of the Moon, in this screengrab from a livestream video, April 10, 2026.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Things like abrasive cleaners, stiff scrub brushes, undiluted bleach, and strong acidic solutions can permanently scratch or dull the surface of acrylic and fiberglass tubs.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Breads Bakery might have outposts across the city, but its quality remains undiluted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Short has also clarified that Streep’s casting as his character’s love interest was coincidental.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite these environmental concerns, the researchers clarified that there is no risk to human consumers, as the study used juvenile fish and noted that these compounds naturally break down over time.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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